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Upper and lower body armor are classified as either <font color="LEVEL">robes</font>, <font color="LEVEL">light gear</font> or <font color="LEVEL">heavy gear</font>. Robes are for Mystics and that ilk, so we'll skip them and move directly to light and heavy gear.<br>
When you refine your profession at Level 20, the armor you wear will influence your choice of skills. For example, Heavy Armor Mastery is a skill which increases defense only when heavy gear is worn. Likewise, Light Armor Mastery improves evasion only when wearing light gear.<br>
Keep in mind, you are only considered to be equipped with a given type of armor if <font color="LEVEL">both the upper and lower body are protected by the same armor type</font>. Heavy Armor Mastery, for example, will not activate if you are equipped with, say, a Bronze Breastplate and Leather Pants.<br>
These skills are only affected by your upper and lower body armor. Your helmet, gloves and other gear don't affect either skill, so wear whatever you want.<br>
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